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The TCPS Raising a Reader Program!
What do you get when you combine watermelon, a “story stroll”, 600 PreK & K students, and a librarian? Pure Joy! In May, that is what happened in Talbot County

Zulieka Jarmon-Horsey, Ed.D. Joins TCPS as Curriculum Supervisor
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kelly L. Griffith and the Talbot County Board of Education are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Zulieka Jarmon-Horsey as Curriculum Supervisor Social Studies PreK-12

Talbot County Board of Education Appoints New Superintendent of Schools
With a unanimous vote at the May 18, 2022 meeting, the Talbot County Board of Education appointed Dr. Sharon Pepukayi as the new Talbot County Superintendent of Schools, effective July

TCPS Destination Imagination Teams Earn Bid to Global Finals
Three Talbot County Destination Imagination (DI) Teams will travel to Kansas City, Missouri to participate in the Global Finals. The teams are managed by volunteers and seek community support to

Board of Education Announces Finalists for Superintendent of Schools
The Talbot County Board of Education has identified finalists for the Talbot County Superintendent of Schools. The four finalists, in alphabetical order are: James C. Bell, Jr., Ed.D., Director of

TCPS Announces Administrative Appointments for the 2022-23 School Year
Jordin Fairbank Susie Shafer Krystle Taylor Annie Mewborn Talbot County Public Schools (TCPS) has announced several new administrative appointments for the 2022-2023 school year, effective July 1, 2022. Ms. Jordin

TCPS Students Named Carson Scholars
Three students from Talbot County Public Schools have been named 2022 Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. was founded in 1994 by former Johns Hopkins Pediatric Neurosurgeon Benjamin S.

TCPS Policies Under Review
The Board of Education is reviewing the following policies. Policies are also listed in the April 20 Board meeting agenda and the policy discussion can be viewed in the recording

Choptank Health opens Health Center at White Marsh Elementary School
Choptank Community Health System expanded its Talbot County School-Based Health Center program with the addition of a new health center at White Marsh Elementary School on March 21. The center is made possible through a partnership with Choptank Health,

Teacher & Support Staff of the Year Announced!
Talbot County Public Schools has announced that Mrs. Berenice Orellana, Easton High Multilingual Family Liaison, has been named Support Staff of the Year and Mrs. Katie Spies (right), Easton Elementary Kindergarten Teacher, has been chosen as Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023.

TCPS 2022 Teacher and Support Staff of the Year Finalists
Each year, Talbot County Public Schools honors teachers and support staff through the Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year Program. This provides the opportunity to recognize outstanding educators who implement innovative ideas, focus positive attention on education, and demonstrate superior commitment to students and the community.

National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremonies
For the first time in two years, in person ceremonies were held to induct new members into the St. Michaels Middle High School and Easton High School chapters of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). NTHS recognizes student achievement in the Career and Technology Education Pathways offered at Talbot County Public Schools.

Easton High Inducts Honor Society Members
The Easton High School J. Willard Davis Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) held an induction of new members who applied in the Fall of 2021 with their first “in-person” ceremony since 2019. Another induction will take place in late April for Spring 2022 applicants.

MD Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
Each year, the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey is conducted through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Division of Early Intervention, and Special Education Services. All parents or guardians of

Sodexo’s Future Chef Competition
TCPS elementary students recently demonstrated their culinary skills in Sodexo’s 2022 Future Chef Culinary Competition. The event is an exciting and engaging way to encourage students to learn more about

Easton High Latin Honor Society Induction
A ceremony was held at Easton High School to induct new members into the school’s chapter of the National Latin Honor Society (NLHS). NLHS membership is granted to students who

St. Michaels High Inducts Honor Society Members
The Tidewater Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) held a ceremony to induct new members for 2022. St. Michaels High School modified its unique “Tapping Ceremony,” and held its first in-person induction with parents attending in two years.

Easton High Culinary Arts Program Achieves “Exemplary” Status
Easton High School’s Culinary Arts Program has been identified as “Exemplary” by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) following an onsite visit and re-accreditation earlier this year.)

Carol Reed Recognized as Outstanding Gifted and Talented Teacher Leader
The Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland State Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education hosted a virtual ceremony on February 23, “Celebrating Gifted and Talented Education in

Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
Blue Print Coordinator for Talbot County Public Schools: Helga Einhorn, Ph.D Email: helga.einhorn@talbotschools.org In 2020 a piece of landmark legislation was passed, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Act (HB 1300). The